2015 Fiat 500X · 24,229 MOT tests
2015 Fiat 500X reliability
2015 Fiat 500Xs fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 500X years (24,229 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 57,138
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,229
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.3% of tests fail here (363% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Fiat 500X
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Tyres7.9%
- Steering5.3%
- Suspension5.2%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.55%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.66%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.45%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.82%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.22%)
Is a 2015 Fiat 500X reliable?
2015 Fiat 500Xs fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 500X years (24,229 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Fiat 500X MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.83% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Fiat 500X have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Fiat 500X shows 57,138 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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